die Melisse
Translation
lemon balm, balm mint
Examples
Ich mache mir einen Tee aus frischer Melisse.
I'm making myself a tea from fresh lemon balm.
Der Duft von Melisse beruhigt die Nerven.
The scent of lemon balm calms the nerves.
Im Garten wächst viel Melisse.
A lot of lemon balm grows in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
to use/plant ((sth.)) I use lemon balm for my tea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zitronenmelisse; Similar: Minze (mint), Pfefferminze (peppermint)
Etymology
From Greek 'mélissa' (μέλισσα), meaning 'bee', because the plant is attractive to bees.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English name 'Melissa'. Imagine Melissa planting lemon balm in her garden.